Definition & Meaning of "bromance"in English

Bromance

NOUN

a close, non-romantic friendship between two men

Slang

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

bromances

Masculine Singular

bromance

Female Singular

womance

neutral form

friendship

What does "bromance" mean in slang?

The term "bromance" refers to a very close, emotionally expressive friendship between two men. The structure blends "bro" (male friend) with "romance," emphasizing strong emotional bonding without sexual involvement. It is commonly used in media and everyday speech to describe friendships that are unusually close, supportive, and openly affectionate for male relationships.

Examples

Their bromance is legendary; they do everything together.